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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.68, 777.72 and 226.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.68, 777.72 and 226.12 is: 339.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.68 : 777.72 = 226.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.68/777.72 = 226.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.68x = 777.72 × 226.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.68x = 175,858.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,858.05/518.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.05

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